Construction Value
$73.6M ▲ 102.8%
Units Permitted
185 ▲ 72.9%
Avg Value / Unit
$398K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in New Lenox jumped in 2024, up 72.9% from the prior year with 185 housing units permitted. At $398K per unit, new builds are running 47% above the Will County average of $271K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is 230% above the county average of 56 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$3K
per resident
County avg: $888+196%
$4.6M
per square mile
New Lenox vs. Will County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 185 | 185 | $73.6M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 27 permit-issuing towns in Will County
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